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Marielena

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Pronounced mah-ree-eh-LEH-nah /mɑ.ri.ɛˈlɛ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish compound of Marie ('beloved; of the sea', from Hebrew Miriam) and Elena ('light; the bright one', from Greek Helen); a compound nameLow

In 30 seconds: Beloved + light: Marielena is a Spanish compound. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'mah-ree-eh-LEH-nah').
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Origin LowHebrew, Greek, Spanish
MeaningA Spanish compound of Marie ('beloved; of the sea', from Hebrew Miriam) and Elena ('light; the bright one', from Greek Helen); a compound name
U.S. rank (2025)#5652 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,374

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199219412025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Marielena is a Spanish compound of Marie ('beloved; of the sea', from Hebrew Miriam) and Elena ('light; the bright one', from Greek Helen; a compound name). A lyrical, classic name (said 'mah-ree-eh-LEH-nah'; nicknames Marie, Elena).

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, beloved-and-light at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Marielena joins Marie ('beloved; of the sea') with Elena ('light; the bright one') — a lyrical, classic Spanish compound (said 'mah-ree-eh-LEH-nah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Marielena — Spanish compound

Variations

Maria ElenaMarilenaMarielana

Nicknames

MarieElena

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marielena mean?

Marielena is a Spanish compound of Marie ('beloved') and Elena ('light').

How do you pronounce Marielena?

It's said mah-ree-eh-LEH-nah /mɑ.ri.ɛˈlɛ.nɑ/ — five syllables, stress on the fourth.

Is Marielena a boy or girl name?

Marielena is a girl's name.

How popular is Marielena?

Marielena is a rare name in the U.S.

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